Maisie's heart skipped a beat as she softly agreed and ended the call.

Later, Graham called. As usual, he sounded rushed. Checking the time, Maisie realized a whole day had passed since she had last spoken to him.

In a hushed tone, Maisie asked, "Graham, don't you think there's something—" She stopped herself before the words "not quite normal between us" escaped.

Graham paused as if something had just clicked. "Maisie, are you facing difficulties over there?"

"No," she replied, forcing a smile. "I've moved to a new place."

"Oh."

"Next time you visit, don't go to the old place," she said.

a promotion?" Graham chuckled. "Or a raise?

It felt like she

any longer. I'm

on his end, so

"Graham, I—"

his voice sounding rushed. "I'll call you in a couple of days. I'll return at the

replied with a nod, her response

wasn't sure what was wrong between her and Graham, but she was sure there

She gazed at the sea through the window, and

came as promised on the weekend, but he wasn't alone. He brought Persephone to avoid

hugged Maisie, acting like a lively young rabbit.

a spatula in hand and laughed. "Hush, I'm still cooking!" "Ms.

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